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Masha Borak is a technology journalist. Her work has appeared in Wired, Business Insider, Rest of World, and other media outlets. Previously she reported for the South China Morning Post in Hong Kong. Reach out to her at masha@biometricupdate.com.
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Caribbean countries look to India for digital public infrastructure solutions
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Checkin.com deal, Incheon expansion plan reflect airport biometrics’ ascent
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Identity.com launches app for its decentralized identity
Decentralized identity verification platform Identity.com has launched an app for both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, offering a…
Daon expanding in Japan thanks to Elements deal
Daon is expanding its footprint in Japan thanks to a deal with the country’s biometric authentication provider Elements Inc., the…
Edge computing firm Blaize IPOs, announces security deal with Vsblty
AI-powered edge computing company Blaize, known for its collaborations with biometric surveillance developers, went public on the Nasdaq on Tuesday….
South African security industry regulator issues facial recognition tender
The South African Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA) has issued a new facial recognition tender as part of its…
Regula introduces digital travel credential support
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